It's easy to get caught up in daily life and allow God to become a part-time relationship while still expecting full-time benefits. I love God, but there have been times when I haven't been the faithful servant He has called me to be. Days and weeks would go by, and I would treat God like a distant cousin that you only talk to occasionally. I knew my faith had shifted. I was no longer actively seeking God—I was simply getting through life. I stopped asking Him for direction and guidance in my...

I remember waking up one morning, lying next to my husband, and thinking, Wow, my life looks so different from three years ago. And then another thought followed: Even though the scenery has changed, I’m still sticking to the same plan. Sis, if I can give you any real advice, it’s this: we have to push past ourselves and commit to God’s plan—not our current mood. The truth is, when I first started the ministry, it was slow. There were many days I didn’t feel like writing blogs, recording...

I’ve been in church life for over a decade, and I’ve often heard people say, “My cup runneth over.” I’ve seen it in Psalm 23, heard it in sermons, and seen it quoted everywhere. But while writing this devotional, I had to pause and ask myself: does my cup really run over? And if it does, how would I know? Honestly, we only know through Scripture. Psalm 23:1 says, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” The truth is, I do want a lot of things—a new camera, a new home, a new vehicle, and...